<p>Three climbers from the United States and Canada who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain last week are believed to have died, police said on Friday.</p>

<p>US&nbsp;nationals Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and a Canadian man whom police have not named, flew by helicopter on Saturday to a camp on Mount Cook, or Aoraki, with plans to summit the 3,724 metre (12,218 ft) mountain.</p>

<p>The three men did not turn up for their return flight on Monday morning, triggering a search-and-rescue effort. Items belonging to the men were found on Tuesday before the search was called off due to bad weather. It only resumed on Friday.</p>

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"Reviewing the number of days the climbers have been missing, no communication, the items we have received, and our reconnaissance today, we do not believe the men have survived," Vicki Walker, a senior New Zealand police officer investigating the men's disappearance, told a news conference on Friday.</p>

<p>Police have informed the men's families, she added.</p>

<p>Over the past century, dozens of climbers have died on Mount Cook, where rockfalls are common and avalanches often occur at higher altitudes. Local media reported in 2014 that 78 people had died on the mountain since 1907.<br />
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Scores more have died in the surrounding national park, which is known for its mountains and glaciers.</p>

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Three climbers from the United States and Canada who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain last week are believed to have died, police said on Friday. US nationals Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and a Canadian man whom police have not named, flew by helicopter on Saturday to a camp on Mount Cook, or Aoraki, with plans to summit the 3,724 metre (12,218 ft) mountain.

Three climbers from the United States and Canada who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain last week are believed to have died, police said on Friday. US nationals Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and a Canadian man whom police have not named, flew by helicopter on Saturday to a camp on Mount Cook, or Aoraki, with plans to summit the 3,724 metre (12,218 ft) mountain. The three men did not turn up for their return flight on Monday morning, triggering a search-and-rescue effort. Items belonging to the men were found on Tuesday before the search was called off due to bad weather. It only resumed on Friday. Also Read | Earthquake in California: How USGS's early warning system estimated a near-accurate magnitude "Reviewing the number of days the climbers have been missing, no communication, the items we have received, and our reconnaissance today, we do not believe the men have survived," Vicki Walker, a senior New Zealand police officer investigating the men's disappearance, told a news conference on Friday. Police have informed the men's families, she added. Over the past century, dozens of climbers have died on Mount Cook, where rockfalls are common and avalanches often occur at higher altitudes. Local media reported in 2014 that 78 people had died on the mountain since 1907. Scores more have died in the surrounding national park, which is known for its mountains and glaciers. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US, Canadian climbers missing on New Zealand's highest mountain believed to have died, police say

<p>Two people were killed in the Canadian town of Amqui while nine other pedestrians were injured after they were run over by a pickup truck, about 650 kilometers north of Montreal, authorities said. A 38-year-old local man was arrested shortly after the incident, whose exact nature remains unspecified. The police said that they are investigating if the accused ran over people on purpose or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two deceased individuals are in their 60s and 70s, while of the nine injured individuals, two are said to be in critical condition. The injured were transported to a hospital in Quebec city by the emergency responders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accident reconstruction experts are working to establish the circumstances of the crash, Quebec police spokeswoman Sergeant Helene St-Pierre told news agency AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Everything indicates that this is an isolated event," she said. "There is no more danger in the area and only one suspect."</p>

<h2>Canada pickup truck crash: What happened?</h2>

<p>Witnesses cited in the&nbsp;local Canadian&nbsp;media said that a truck hit several people on a sidewalk outside a popular microbrewery. The truck&nbsp;then continued for another 400 to 500 meters (1,300 to 1,600 feet) along the road, striking more people.</p>

<p>The first responders reportedly found victims lying across the road and sidewalks on either side. A damaged stroller was said to be among the crash debris and early reports said children were among the injured. The authorities did not clarify if the children were among the injured.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Canada pickup truck pedestrian crash: When did it happen?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 3 pm on Amqui's main street on Monday, which has a population of roughly 6,000.</p>

<p>Some of them were transported to a hospital in Quebec City.</p>

<p>The province's public security minister, Francois Bonnardel, said on Twitter that preliminary information suggested a "serious accident" had taken place.</p>

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<p>"My heart is with the people of Amqui, Quebec today," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a Twitter message. "As we learn more about the tragic events that have taken place, I'm keeping everyone affected in my thoughts," he added.</p>

<p>The latest incident comes a month after a bus crashed into a daycare center in a Montreal suburb, killing two four-year-old children and leaving six more injured in what police then said was a deliberate act.</p>

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Two people were killed in the Canadian town of Amqui while nine other pedestrians were injured after they were run over by a pickup truck, about 650 kilometers north of Montreal, authorities said.

Two people were killed in the Canadian town of Amqui while nine other pedestrians were injured after they were run over by a pickup truck, about 650 kilometers north of Montreal, authorities said. A 38-year-old local man was arrested shortly after the incident, whose exact nature remains unspecified. The police said that they are investigating if the accused ran over people on purpose or not. The two deceased individuals are in their 60s and 70s, while of the nine injured individuals, two are said to be in critical condition. The injured were transported to a hospital in Quebec city by the emergency responders. Accident reconstruction experts are working to establish the circumstances of the crash, Quebec police spokeswoman Sergeant Helene St-Pierre told news agency AFP. ALSO READ | Canada: At least 10 killed in mass stabbings. All you need to know about the incident "Everything indicates that this is an isolated event," she said. "There is no more danger in the area and only one suspect." Canada pickup truck crash: What happened? Witnesses cited in the local Canadian media said that a truck hit several people on a sidewalk outside a popular microbrewery. The truck then continued for another 400 to 500 meters (1,300 to 1,600 feet) along the road, striking more people. The first responders reportedly found victims lying across the road and sidewalks on either side. A damaged stroller was said to be among the crash debris and early reports said children were among the injured. The authorities did not clarify if the children were among the injured. Canada pickup truck pedestrian crash: When did it happen? The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 3 pm on Amqui's main street on Monday, which has a population of roughly 6,000. Some of them were transported to a hospital in Quebec City. The province's public security minister, Francois Bonnardel, said on Twitter that preliminary information suggested a "serious accident" had taken place. ALSO WATCH | WION Dispatch: 10 killed, 15 injured in multiple stabbing incidents in Canada, police on the lookout × "My heart is with the people of Amqui, Quebec today," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a Twitter message. "As we learn more about the tragic events that have taken place, I'm keeping everyone affected in my thoughts," he added. The latest incident comes a month after a bus crashed into a daycare center in a Montreal suburb, killing two four-year-old children and leaving six more injured in what police then said was a deliberate act. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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